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    Desfallecida (en. Faint)

    /desfa.le.θi.'ða/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    State of extreme weakness, often associated with fainting.
    The fainted person from the heat was taken to the doctor.
    La desfallecida por el calor fue llevada al médico.
    A person who suffered a fainting spell or physical collapse.
    The fainted person woke up after several minutes.
    La desfallecida despertó después de varios minutos.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'desfallecer', which means to lose strength or consciousness.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be faint
    To feel very weak or as if one is about to faint.
    estar desfallecida
    to fall faint
    To suddenly lose consciousness due to weakness.
    caer desfallecida

    Related Words

    fainting
    Temporary loss of consciousness or awareness.
    desmayo
    weakness
    State of being weak or lacking strength.
    debilidad
    fatigue
    State of extreme tiredness.
    fatiga

    Slang Meanings

    To be at the end of one's strength
    After the race, I was at the end of my strength and almost fainted.
    Después de la carrera, estaba en las últimas y casi desfallecida.
    To collapse from exhaustion
    After working all day, I collapsed from exhaustion and felt faint.
    Después de trabajar todo el día, caí de cansancio y me sentí desfallecida.